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515 B
Markdown
11 lines
515 B
Markdown
- History
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- launched by MCA and Phillips in 1978
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- Initially had the name "DiscoVision"
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- Jaws was the first movie on LaserDisk
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- new formats needed blockbuster films in order to take off
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- Many extended cuts and special editions were launched on LaserDisk
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- Format
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- Quality was much higher than VHS
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- Allowed for stereo sound and then eventually 5.1 surround
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- Length stored on one disk was either 30 or 60 minuted depending on the format
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- would have to flip side of disk or disk partway through movie. |